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Last year, Trump pulled the United States out of the multinational deal under which sanctions on Iran were lifted in return for curbs on its nuclear programme, verified by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA). (Photo: ANI)

US will sanction any country that imports Iranian oil: Special envoy

Tehran has been selling increased volumes at below market rates in countries including Brazil, China and India since US reimposed sanctions.

28 Jun 2019 9:16 PM

The previous record stood at 44.1 degrees Celsius in the same area during the notorious August 2003 heatwave, Meteo-France told AFP. (Representational Image)

France records all-time hottest temperature at 45 degrees celsius: Weather service

The record was set in the village of Villevieille in the southern department of Gard, which registered a high of 45.1 degrees Celsius.

28 Jun 2019 8:54 PM

In a letter handed over to UK Home Secretary Sajid Javid in London, the students maintained that they were unfairly accused of cheating and have been campaigning for the chance to prove their innocence. (Photo: File)

Accused of cheating in UK visa test, Indian students take plea to Sajid Javid

The students are all connected with a scandal over allegations of cheating in the Test of English for International Communication.

28 Jun 2019 9:34 AM

Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro (Photo: AP)

Enroute to G20, 39 kgs of cocaine found with Brazilian Prez Jair Bolsonaro's officer

During security check the airman was being found with 39 kilograms of cocaine in 37 bags inside his small suitcase.

27 Jun 2019 9:38 PM

Europe heatwave puts Spain wildfire out of control

The fire could eventually devour 20,000 hectares in what was presented as an 'extreme risk'.

27 Jun 2019 8:44 PM

‘Today we're leading the world yet again in becoming the first major economy to pass new laws to reduce emissions to net zero by 2050 while remaining committed to growing the economy,’ Chris Skidmore said. (Photo: Twitter | @CSkidmoreUK)

Britain adopts 2050 net zero emissions target

Energy and Clean Growth Minister Chris Skidmore signed the order enacting the law after it was passed in both houses of parliament.

27 Jun 2019 8:15 PM

The synchronised shooting and suicide attacks by Islamic State gunmen in Paris on the Bataclan concert hall, national stadium and several cafes killed a total of 130 people. (Representational Image)

Bosnian arrested over 2015 Paris attacks: German police

He is accused ‘of abetting terrorist organisation linked to terror attacks, including on Bataclan concert hall’.

27 Jun 2019 6:56 PM

The 48-year-old, who fights his extradition from Britain to India has been behind bars at Wandsworth prison in south-west London since his arrest in March. (Photo: File)

UK court extends Nirav Modi's remand till July 25

Arrest warrant was issued in May and a second one in July last year, with extradition request made to UK authorities in Aug 2018.

27 Jun 2019 4:58 PM

Air India flight makes emergency landing in London following 'bomb threat'

Further details awaited.

27 Jun 2019 3:26 PM

When Johnson was given the foreign job in 2016, after Britain voted to leave the EU, he was viewed as an unlikely choice by politicians and public alike given his tendency to court controversy with gaffes, oddball jokes and off-the-cuff remarks. (Photo: File)

Genius or joker? British PM favourite Boris Johnson set to face the world

Johnson, a leader of the Brexit campaign, is the overwhelming favourite to become leader of the governing Conservative Party next month.

27 Jun 2019 3:20 PM

The plane belonged to regional Angara airline and was on a regular flight. (Photo: Instagram/ buryatiaofficial)

2 killed as Russian plane crashes into building during emergency landing

Investigators launched a probe into possible violation of air safety regulations, said a statement.

27 Jun 2019 2:31 PM

Khashoggi's Turkish fiancee Hatice Cengiz, who on October 2 stood and waited for him in vain outside the consulate where he had gone to pick up documents needed for their marriage, also addressed the UN session.(Photo: File)

UN 'paralysis' delaying justice for Khashoggi's brutal murder: Expert

'I want to know who gave the order to kill Jamal, and who else knew. I want to know where is his body,' Khashoggi's fianceesaid.

27 Jun 2019 12:40 PM

British leadership hopeful Boris Johnson pledged on Thursday to introduce a new points-based system to control migration after Brexit, addressing a key issue from the EU referendum but not explicitly promising to cut numbers. (Photo: File)

UK's Boris Johnson pledges post-Brexit migration controls

Johnson said the government's independent advisory committee would thrash out the details of his policy, to be introduced from 2021.

27 Jun 2019 11:11 AM

Fugitve diamantaire Nirav Modi is set to appear via videolink from prison for a routine remand hearing before Westminster Magistrates' Court in London on Thursday. (Photo: File)

Nirav Modi to appear via videolink from prison for UK hearing

Modi, who is in judicial custody since March, had the automatic right to file an application in higher court without permission to appeal.

27 Jun 2019 9:23 AM

Burkini, which comes from the combination of words 'burka' and 'bikini' however still remains controversial in France. (Photo: Representational I AP)

Muslim women defy burkini ban at swimming pool in France

To defend the right of Muslim Women, members of the group Citizen Alliance of Grenoble had launched 'Operation Burkini' last month.

26 Jun 2019 9:02 PM

‘The Baloch Republican Party and World Baloch Organisation have started an international awareness campaign (in this regard),’ President of Baloch Republican Party Brahumdagh Bugti said in a video message. (photo: ANI)

Pak using enforced disappearances to crush voices of the oppressed: Baloch activist

‘We urge international community to take action against enforced disappearances of Baloch and other people in Pakistan,’ the activist said.

25 Jun 2019 2:08 PM

Two bombs dating from World War II were found Monday in central Germany in a town north of Frankfurt, forcing the temporary evacuation of some 2,500 people, local police said. (Photo: AFP)

2 bombs of German, US WWII found in central Germany

On Sunday a bomb likely dating from World War II exploded in a field in western Germany leaving a huge crater but causing injuries.

25 Jun 2019 11:48 AM

'Both pilots were able to activate their ejection seats', the spokesman from the airforce's Squadron 73 said. (Photo: Representational)

Two army eurofighter jets collide in northern Germany

The reason for the collision unclear.

24 Jun 2019 8:50 PM

Hunt, 52, said it was disrespectful for Johnson to have turned down the opportunity for a televised head-to-head debate on Sky television. (Photo: AP | File)

Had bhang in India: UK PM contender Jeremy Hunt on naughtiest thing he's done

Hunt said the personal life of Johnson was irrelevant but that the candidates should explain their Brexit positions.

24 Jun 2019 2:03 PM

The committee chaired by MP Tom Tugendhat also contended that the UK needs to address its "sometimes painful history with India". (Photo:

Time to reset UK's relationship with India: British Parliament

MPs also urged that Britain should take measures to make it easier for Indians to visit the country.

24 Jun 2019 2:01 PM

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